The 2018 album 'Pop Virus' by Gen Hoshino is a meticulously crafted collection of songs that showcases his unique blend of jazz, bossa nova, and pop influences. The album cemented his status as a versatile and innovative artist in the Japanese music scene.
- 'Pop Virus' was released on December 19, 2018, by Speedstar Records.
- The album features a collaboration with American musician Vulfpeck on the track 'Ain't No Love'.
- The album reached number 2 on the Oricon Albums Chart and number 1 on Billboard Japan's Hot Albums chart.
Gen Hoshino is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and writer from Saitama Prefecture. He is known for his genre-bending music that blends pop, jazz, and bossa nova elements. In 2018, he had recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of his music debut and was a significant figure in contemporary Japanese pop music.
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